Staff outlines wildfire hazard mitigation code update; will consult fire district

Aug 11, 2026

Planning staff said they have submitted the required 35‑day notice to DLCD and are working with Ashland and the local fire district to refine code language, which staff expects to focus on commercial and multifamily development rather than single‑family ADUs.

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Planning staff gave a brief update on the wildfire hazard mitigation code effort and said the city has sent the required 35‑day notice to the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD). Staff said they consulted with Ashland staff to learn how the code is administered there and noted Ashland focuses inspections on multifamily and commercial development and uses in‑house fire staff to perform vegetation checks.

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